Ponce Financial Group Remains Compelling Even After Its Impressive Rise

Ponce Financial continues to outperform, delivering strong deposit growth, improved asset quality, and robust net interest margin expansion. PDLB maintains low brokered deposits (2.6%) and manageable uninsured deposit exposure (22.1%), supporting balance sheet stability and organic growth. Net interest income rose to $26.6M, driving net income up to $8.3M, though valuation is now less attractive with a P/E of 12. I maintain a very soft 'Buy' rating, citing ongoing asset quality improvements and profitability, but note rising rates could pose a near-term headwind.